Booker / Researcher
Fox
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Member Summary:
Quick Summary (full description below):
FOX Business is seeking a Booker/Researcher to identify and book expert guests for business and political news segments. This role involves conducting pre-interviews, writing segment scripts, editing videos, and working in a fast-paced news environment.
• Years of Experience Required: 1-2 years {12-24 months}, Experience Required
• Salary: $55,500.00 - $77,500.00 annually
• Workplace Requirements: Based in New York City or Westchester County, NY
• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred
• Hard Skills Required: Booking experience, video editing, communication, editorial judgment, news gathering
• Soft Skills Required: Ability to work under pressure, strong research skills, teamwork, and passion for current events
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in television production, interest in business and politics, creating graphics
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Full Posting:
Company: FOX Business
Job Title: Booker/Researcher
Location: New York City or Westchester County, NY
Position Summary:
FOX Business is looking for a highly motivated Booker/Researcher to join their team. The role involves identifying qualified guests for business and political segments, conducting pre-interviews, editing video segments, and creating graphics. You will need a strong understanding of Wall Street, Capitol Hill, and their impact on Main Street.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Communicate effectively with guests to understand their perspective on relevant topics
• Conduct thorough research and compile pre-interviews
• Stay updated on the latest news developments and find relevant sound and perspective for guests
• Collaborate with colleagues on booking strategies
• Monitor lead news stories throughout the week
• Identify and cut video for segments, including soundbites
• Create graphics to support video segments
• Write compelling introductions and teases for segments
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• 1-2 years of experience in television
• Previous booking and video editing experience
• Excellent communication skills and strong editorial judgment
• Passion for current events and a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing long-term bookings
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred
• Strong interest in business and political news
Salary Range:
• $55,500.00 - $77,500.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY
Work Environment:
• Fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and shifting schedules
Salary/Benefits
$55,500.00 - 77,500.00 per year
Additional Information
Fox News Media
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.